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NewsCity snapshot: Lidl claims crown as the UK’s fastest growing bricks and mortar retailer over Christmas
Lidl GB posted annual sales growth of 2.6% over the Christmas period, claiming its festive performance places it as the country’s fastest growing bricks and mortar retailer for the second year running
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Comment & OpinionHow Brexit has affected the Scottish seafood industry… and what’s yet to come
We’re still only seeing the start of the changes Brexit will bring to the seafood industry, says Donna Fordyce, CEO of Seafood Scotland
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NewsMedia Bites 10 Jan: THG, M&S, Morrisons
THG has handed a dossier of data to the City regulator that chief executive Matt Moulding hopes will prove that hedge funds and stockbrokers colluded to drive down the online retailer’s share price
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NewsFeta cheese shortage emerges due to problems in supply chain
Rising milk prices and seasonal production slowdown have been cited as causes, rather than Brexit
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NewsConfusion reigns over which food companies will get Omicron testing support
The rollout of the government support is due to start from Monday and follows widespread shortages of lateral flow test kits across the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesFood & drink in the stock market: who’s up and who’s down?
Covid, Brexit, labour shortages – plcs have had plenty to contend with. So how have stocks fared amid the turmoil?
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NewsFood inflation hits home as 10,000 grocery prices soar
Six per cent of all supermarket products became more expensive between 27 December and 5 January, according to exclusive Assosia data for the Grocer
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NewsMeat alternative brands unleash a deluge of NPD as vegan supply chains hit by unprecedented demand
Brands have gone as far as hiring temporary workers to get through Veganuary
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NewsConcerns grow over supply of CO2 gas as CF deal nears end
CF supplies about 60% of the UK’s industrial CO2 gas needs, but a deal to guarantee supply is due to run out at the end of January
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NewsCity snapshot: Greggs’ CEO Whiteside to retire as it upgrades profit guidance
Food to go and bakery giant Greggs has lifted full year earnings expectations despite “tough trading conditions” as it announces the retirement of long-time CEO Roger Whiteside. Plus, upgrades from retailers B&M and Next though Christmas footfall disappoints.
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NewsBrexit border checks: stockpiling likely to delay shortage storm
Late-year stockpiling and January sales slump likely causing drama-free start to controls on EU imports
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NewsMedia Bites 5 Jan: Iceland, Leisure stocks, Manufacturing
Iceland has revealed that more than one in 10 workers are currently self-isolating as staff shortages take a toll on business
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Comment & OpinionWill supply problems batter brands that need to be seen this Veganuary?
Many new shoppers will be entering the category this month, with the brands they choose likely to form the basis of longer-lasting habits
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NewsIceland MD calls for Covid isolation period to be cut to tackle soaring absence rates
Iceland absences have risen more than 70% in a week, from 1,000 to over 1,700, MD Richard Walker said
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NewsAldi planning to recruit more than 100 additional British suppliers
The new drive will include finding more British suppliers for Aldi’s general merchandise ‘Specialbuys’, some of which were affected last year by global shipping delays from China
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NewsFood inflation spikes in December with price rises set to pick up speed in 2022
Food inflation hit its highest level since March 2019 in December, with fresh food seeing the largest rate of inflation in almost a decade.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 January: Veganuary, Müller, Boots
All of the news from this morning and the past few days as the new year gets underway.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the outlook for key food commodities in 2022?
How will climate, labour and fuel pressures affect prices of the likes of coffee, sugar, meat, rice and dairy?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s coming up for grocery in 2022?
We may be waving goodbye to a turbulent and eventful 2021, but some of its most disruptive forces will be here to stay. Here are 2022’s biggest events to keep your eye on.
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Analysis & FeaturesFive unmissable long reads on food and drink in 2021
It’s been a big year for the food and drink sector. Omicron aside, 2021 has brought ongoing Brexit challenges, new technology, rapidly evolving shopping habits and the arrival of new power players.